Sermons on John 15:7:

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian.

Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian. Intro.: 1. Begin with a conversation between a farmer & a fruit tree: FARMER: Good morning tree! How are you doing today? TREE: Just fine, farmer! My, isn't it a lovely morning? FARMER: Yes, it is. Except for one thing--where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Intentional Living

Contributed by Brendon Bridges on Nov 2, 2000

distinguishing the difference between WHAT IS IMPORTANT and that, which is UNIMPORTANT. It is possible to spend much of our time “MAJORING IN MINOR ISSUES AND MINORING IN THE MAJOR ISSUES”.

INTENTINAL LIVING – Introduction: John 15:1 A doctor, an architect, and a lawyer were arguing over who had the oldest profession. The doctor said, "Well the first operation was performed on Adam, so the medical profession is the oldest." "No," said the architect, "Architectural planning and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Jesus Knew Great People Acknowledge That Without Him They Can Do Nothing, With Him They Cannot Fail

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer.

1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer. The Lord Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (Jn 15:5) Ask the Lord to help you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends John 15:7 - Tips for people who are serious about prayer

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends (John 15:7) Their relationship with God 1. They would know Christ better (Phil. 1:17) 2. They would be able to worship God I Cor. 10:31 3. Their perception of God would not be colored by their circumstances Their work 1. That spiritual blindness would be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons Why Some People Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Reasons Why Some Do Not Get Their Prayers Answered * "You do not ask so you do not receive.

Reasons Why Some Do Not Get Their Prayers Answered * "You do not ask so you do not receive." * Some fail to ask God specifically for what they need * Some hold secret sins in their hearts * Some fail to walk in the Spirit * Some fail to meet the conditions to answers to prayer * Some fail to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life That Counts

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

Showing believers that living for Christ really matters.

PP0720 DATE LIVING A LIFE THAT COUNTS John 15:1-7. INTRODUCTION: The Gospel of John was written to introduce the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Chapter 1 – The Beginning Chapter. Chapter 2 – The Wedding At Cana Chapter. Chapter 3 – The Born Again Chapter. Chapter 4 – The Woman At The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Vine, We Are The Branches

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

Christ calls us to a connected life.

He is the Vine We are the Branches 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3 You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

En "Joy" Ing Life

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 6, 2006

We should be living our life with JOY!

THIS IS NOT AN ORIGINAL SERMON, BUT AN OUTLINE I FLESHED OUT... Date Written: December 06, 2006 Date Preached: December 06, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Title: Enjoying Life Sermon Text: John 15:1-15 Introduction: There is a story about a football coach whose team had fought ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The True Vine - Part Iv Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

This is the final of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on our need to abide with Christ to be fruitful for the kingdom.

(Inspiration for this series from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") We are exploring Jesus’ final "I Am. . ." teaching on earth - John 15: 1-8 Building towards our purpose – individually and as a church – not to become fuller plants, with bigger leaves, and thicker branches. But to bear ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The True Vine - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

This is the third of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on God’s utilization of pruning to prepare us to bear more fruit.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon series taken from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") Introduction - Spring has arrived, we have begun gardening, and pruning (reference recent Herald-Leader Article on pruning) Draw connection to Spiritual Pruning Jesus final "I Am. . ." teaching on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Becoming Juicy Fruit Christians

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

The popular jingle says, "Get your friends fired up, Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit... The taste is gonna move ya when you pop it in your mouth." God wants US to be Juicy Fruit Christians!

BECOMING JUICY FRUIT CHRISTIANS INTRO JUICY FRUIT: Juicy Fruit is the #1 fruit gum brand in the U.S., and is the number one chewing gum with kids. JUICY FRUIT JINGLE: Give a pack of Juicy Fruit gum to whoever can quote it! "Get your friends fired up, Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit, The taste is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: *other

Jesus, The True Vine

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006

Fruitful Christian living is a result of abiding in Christ.

JESUS, THE TRUE VINE John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION United Parcel Service takes pride in the productivity of its delivery men and women. On average, a UPS driver delivers four hundred packages every working day. The company gets such high ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God's Heart - Lord's Prayer Week 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

Our prayer life must begin with our relationship with our heavenly Father. God wants us to spend time in his presence even before anything else so we can know his heart. Only afterward should we pray for our needs and the needs of others.

Last week we looked at how prayer is one of the primary ways in which we stay connected to God, or the way Jesus said it, to abide in him, or to be in a relationship with God. All of these terms describe the same thing. Prayer was how Jesus stayed connected to God his Father when he walked the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Methodist

Whose Vine Is It Anyway? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 10, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "A Declaration of Dependence." We must (1) stop denying and start depending; (2) stop trying and start trusting; (3) stop resisting and start persisting; (4) stop pouting and start praying; and (5) stop delaying and start obeyin

WHOSE VINE IS IT ANYWAY? A Declaration of Dependence John 15:1-8 July 11, 2004 Introduction: This week we will be continuing our series titled “A Declaration of Dependence.” During this month in which we celebrate our independence as a nation I want us to turn our attention to our dependence ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Who Is In You?

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jul 19, 2004

Who is abiding in you? Is it God or the prince of the world? This will determine your outcome.

WHO IS IN YOU? Text: John 15: 1-11 This passage of scripture is one that all Christians should hide in their hearts. How great it is to know that Jesus would make His abode in me. And not just me, but all who are children of God. But there’s a catch to having the I Am living in me. Before He will, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God